Food Scientist

Eurofins USA Food Testing • Ithaca, NY

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About The Position

This position is not available for immediate hire. Pay Range: $72k/Yr.- $100k/Yr. Shift: 8:45am- 5pm A Food Scientist is well versed in all phases of the food product development cycle and can work independently to develop a new product from conception through plant scale-up. May supervise the work of a junior professional such as a lab tech or an intern.

Requirements

• PhD degree from an IFT accredited food science program, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Authorization to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship
• Non PhD candidates would have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in product or process development

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
• Plans and designs specific activities required by the projects and distributes activities to Laboratory Technologist or Intern based on skill sets.
• Executes experimental, analytical, and sensory work on both bench and pilot scale.
• Develops analytical methods and coordinates nutritional and component analysis.
• Writes reports, formulas, data and communication that is thorough and ready for the client with little or no editing required by supervisor.
• Ensures all samples are prepared with good GMP’s that are well labeled and of high quality.
• Ensures lab notebook maintenance SOP is followed.
• Seeks out information/facilities to get the job completed.
• Collaborates with internal and external resources (suppliers, consultants, professors, service providers and other third party people) to find solutions.
• Ensures appropriate and timely communication of key information among client, team and supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains professional rapport with client.
• Adds insight and value to discussions, understanding client needs.
• Organizes and participates in meetings and conference calls.
• Reads and responds to emails, phone calls in a timely manner.
• Assists team members to carry out such communication duties as necessary.
• Independently coordinates pilot and plant trials: develops trial plans and protocols, serves as liaison between the manufacturing plant, client and development laboratory for trial.
• Independently drafts, structures and executes project plans. Submits to supervisor for review. Identifies appropriate phases and deliverables and determines resource needs.
• Writes pilot and plant trial reports.
• Maintains documentation; Organizes computer and hard copy files and records in lab notebook for corporate records and sharing.
• Keeps updated and educated on relevant news, literature and findings in the industry.
• Trains less-experienced staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Travels to various Eurofins and client locations to support studies and projects
• Travels to technical conferences to represent EPDI
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees